Jack Russell

Jack Russell, age 93, a resident of the Blair Community in Roane County, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Morgan County.

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Oakridger - Oak Ridge, TN

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Posted Nov. 25, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Updated Nov 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Posted Nov. 25, 2012 at 6:29 PM
Updated Nov 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM

Jack Russell, age 93, a resident of the Blair Community in Roane County, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at the Life Care Center of Morgan County.

Mr. Russell was born May 27, 1919, in Roane County, Tenn.

Jack was a former construction laborer for Rust Engineering, Hicks Construction at the Oak Ridge nuclear plants, and the Southern Railroad. He was a trusted member of the entire Roane and Morgan County communities. His past included being a water-boy at the old Dyllis Peach Orchard, working the quarry mine on Blair Road, and being a farmer and moonshiner (to help support his family).

Jack was of the Baptist faith and professed his salvation often in his elder years. He gave God the glory for his lengthy life and the wonderful family bestowed unto him.

Mr. Russell was a honorably discharged veteran of World War II, where he earned the rank of corporal, being a cook and orderly. While enlisted, he received a medal for being a expert marksman and he also received the American Theater Ribbon.

The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral followed at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Garvan Walls officiating.

Burial and graveside services with full military honors, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at the Ollis Cemetery in Harriman, Tenn.

The family expresses their gratitude to the nursing staff at The Life Care Center of Morgan County for all the care received during Mr. Russell's illness.

The Jack Russell Family would like to preserve the family ancestry by providing the opportunity for all individuals known to be related to Jack Russell to add their names to the Russell family tree. To add your name to the Russell family tree, contact Michael Russell at 435-1173 or go to www.russellancestry.com.

Page 2 of 2 - Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.